Marla
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Laila Ibrahim:
WHY did you put the fictional speech in the book of Susan B Anthony? ON what basis, just to fit your story line? On what did you base that?
Laila Ibrahim
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(view spoiler)[Hello. Thanks for your question.
I put in that conversation based on historical facts about the tension between those advocating for universal franchise, for women suffrage and for black male suffrage. You may want to read African American Women in the Struggle for the Vote to learn more about those tensions. I found it striking that Ida B. Wells spoke so highly of Susan B. Anthony--so obviously there was a lot of respect there despite those tactics.
(https://www.amazon.com/African-Americ...)
I found it striking that Ida B. Wells spoke so highly of Susan B. Anthony--so obviously there was a lot of respect despite those tactics.
( https://www.amazon.com/Crusade-Justic...)
I'm a huge fan of Susan B. Anthony. She dedicated her life to accomplishing something large and important that has been a blessing in my life. I'm interested in the mistakes and compromises people make to accomplish their goals. I think it's best for us to understand that our ancestors--especially the great ones--were complicated, imperfect human beings--just as we are.
Laila (hide spoiler)]
I put in that conversation based on historical facts about the tension between those advocating for universal franchise, for women suffrage and for black male suffrage. You may want to read African American Women in the Struggle for the Vote to learn more about those tensions. I found it striking that Ida B. Wells spoke so highly of Susan B. Anthony--so obviously there was a lot of respect there despite those tactics.
(https://www.amazon.com/African-Americ...)
I found it striking that Ida B. Wells spoke so highly of Susan B. Anthony--so obviously there was a lot of respect despite those tactics.
( https://www.amazon.com/Crusade-Justic...)
I'm a huge fan of Susan B. Anthony. She dedicated her life to accomplishing something large and important that has been a blessing in my life. I'm interested in the mistakes and compromises people make to accomplish their goals. I think it's best for us to understand that our ancestors--especially the great ones--were complicated, imperfect human beings--just as we are.
Laila (hide spoiler)]
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Eleanor Geisenheimer
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Hi Laila; I just finished the Yellow Crocus, am starting on the second book. I was wondering if you read every review or just some of them? As for reading this book it was eye opening to me. I moved to America when I was young and did not understand all that was about slavery. Why blacks could not walk in the front door. Thank you for your books. It is so interesting.
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Laila Ibrahim:
A wonderful book. I read it straight through and am anxious to read your next one. I have read several similar books on the fate of slaves and their children in the ante-bellum south and I deeply appreciate the fact you gave Mattie and her family freedom and reunited them with Lisbeth at least superficially. I hope you will write many more?
Kate Blankenship
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Laila Ibrahim:
I just finished 'Yellow Crocus' last week and immediately bought 'Mustard Seed.' I hope to start it this evening. I saw that you will be releasing a companion story to this? When will this be out? I would love to read it as soon as I finish the Mustard Seed. I'm in love with Mattie and Lisbeth's stories!
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